Doug Baldwin on report of Seahawks locker room rift: 'It’s a story about nothing'

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin took to the podium Tuesday after the conclusion of the fifth of seven organized team activities. He was asked about the offseason, rookies, and most interestingly, about the recent report of a divide in the Seahawks locker room.

“It’s kind of a lull time in the media for the NFL so you have to create stories,” Baldwin continued. “No offense to you guys, that’s your job. But at the same time, I think a lot of it was made about nothing – about little. If I’m speaking candidly, yes, do we have arguments and disagreements? Of course. Every locker room does.

“What I think makes our locker room so great is that we are transparent, is that we are upfront with each other, we do hold each other to a high standard of accountability.”

Baldwin explained that to outsiders, the view might not always “healthy.” He praised coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider for creating an environment where individuals feel free to express themselves. He credits that mindset with the team’s success.

“So again, I just think it’s a story about nothing,” Baldwin said. “It’s the family dynamic that we have in our locker room that truly is special. To that point, I think you’re just talking about a normal locker room.”